General Information

The Office of the Registrar at Montana State University is the official custodian
of unabridged student academic records past, present and future. The Registrar's staff
plans and conducts student-registration, maintains and updates academic records, interprets
and applies academic policies, certifies eligibility for baccalaureate degrees, determines
resident fee classification for tuition purposes, schedules all academic classes and
classroom facilities, maintains processes and provides information in support of academic
grading and advising, verifies enrollment and degrees awarded, plans and directs the
commencement ceremony, and determines eligibility for student participation in athletics,
extracurricular and honor society activities, as required.

Mission

The Office of the Registrar values and reinforces the land grant mission of Montana
State University, Bozeman, by empowering students to achieve their educational goals.
This office subscribes to the highest ethical principles of our profession, maintains
the accuracy, integrity, and security of all academic student records, and ensures
full compliance with all related federal, state, and university regulations. Service
is provided through open, collaborative, and accurate communication, respect for diversity,
innovative improvements in efficiency and effectiveness, and an active commitment
to an environment of collegiality, professionalism, and inclusiveness.

Core Values

Respect: Value respect for diversity in all its dimensions. Respect and civility foster collaboration
and open communication, which in turn create productive local, regional, and global
communities. Additionally and specifically, the members of the Office of the Registrar
demonstrate respect for the importance of accurate data and for all people including
self.Integrity: Value and honesty and professionalism in all work. Each individual is personally
accountable for his/her work and behavior. Additionally and specifically, the members
of the Office of the Registrar recognize the importance of consistency between policy,
practice, and accurate information sharing.Student Success: Value all students and believe in creating an environment in which they can be successful
and reach their full potential. Additionally and specifically, the members of the
Office of the Registrar value processes that enable students to achieve independence
and their educational goals/credentials.Excellence: Believe in pursuing the highest quality attainable in all endeavors. Additionally
and specifically, the members of the Office of the Registrar believe in seeking feedback
to enable continuous improvement, exceeding expectations, and closing the loop (following
through).

Office of the Registrar Montana State University P.O. Box 172660 Bozeman, MT 59717-2660